Sales & Marketing Associate
Balboa Inspection and Maintenance is a provider of Inline inspection services to oil and gas pipeline operators. We a looking for a Sales & Marketing Associate.
POSITION LOCATION: HOUSTON, TX
What You’ll Do
Pipeline building: Research target accounts (midstream, downstream, nuclear), identify decision makers, and maintain clean, accurate CRM data.
Outbound support: Draft and send prospecting emails, make introduction calls, and book meetings for leadership.
Marketing execution: Help create one-pagers, PowerPoint decks, case blurbs, and manage website/social updates; prep materials for conferences and trade shows.
Proposal support: Assist with RFP checklists, pricing tables, and formatting of commercial/technical proposals.
Event & demo logistics: Coordinate meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow-ups.
Competitive notes: Capture basic competitor intel (who, where, price positioning) and share concise summaries with the team.
Reporting: Update weekly metrics (new leads, meetings set, pipeline stage moves) and surface simple insights.
What You’ll Learn (Growth Track)
0–30 days: Tools, messaging, ICPs, and safety basics; shadow calls; clean up CRM data.
31–60 days: Own a small outbound sequence, craft 1–2 collateral pieces, schedule qualified meetings.
61–90 days: Support proposals end-to-end, run a booth checklist at one event, and manage a micro-territory.
High performers can progress to Account Executive / Sales Manager in 12–24 months.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Communications, or similar.
Clear, concise writing and strong phone/email presence.
Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable learning technical subjects.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365; exposure to a CRM is a plus.
Curiosity about energy, industrial tech, and robotics.
Prior internships, campus leadership, or sales/marketing projects are great—but not required.
Competitive nature (Ex: Played varsity sports)
Nice-to-Haves
Experience coordinating events or managing social/content calendars.
Familiarity with oil & gas vocabulary or industrial B2B sales.
Compensation & Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Base + uncapped commission
Benefits: 401(k), Health, Dental, Vision, Paid time off
How to Apply (Attention to Detail Test)
Email sales@balboa-im.com with the subject line: “Application: Sales & Marketing Associate”.
Include your resume and a brief video (~3 min) covering:
A bit about yourself (background and experience)
Why Balboa I&M
One example of scrappy outreach or a project you’re proud of
Your earliest start date